You don't know what you can achieve until you try, I'm sure with the right kit and a bit of practice, you would succeed.
As a good machinist friend of mine would say, make one, throw it under the bench, then make one properly . I have been there quite a few times over the years.
Sage words indeed!
My problem is in getting the precision required. My basic hacksaw and filing techniques are more of forestry/bush engineer quality, rather than machine shop/tool maker standard!
Working on skylines, skidders and chainsaws in the wood requires a certain aptitude to make do and mend, but accuracy is sometimes a nuance too far.Believe me, I have spent many hours just hacksawing and filing trying to get my technique half decent, but .......
Including changing the height of the vice on the bench. Good quality files and blades make a huge difference.Thank you and good health, Bill